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118 West 121 Street

Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01905-0142Map

Owner of record: Barnes, Harold J

118 West 121 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1889 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 11 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Barnes, Harold J. HPD has recorded 30 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 20 of the 30 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
30
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
5

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 30

  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 1, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 16, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Feb 16, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Feb 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 2, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 10, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 27, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of two lockable slide bolts with eyes for padlock at building entrance door from street at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 20, 2010

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Sep 19, 1994

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    § 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, at cellar.

    Sep 23, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-15.01 adm code provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures wash basin kitchen 2 sty front apt.

    Jun 21, 1978

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-15.01 adm code provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures wash basin kitchen 2 sty front apt.

    Jun 21, 1978

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of refrigerator couch 1 sty pub hall.

    Jun 21, 1978

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-15.01 adm code provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures 1st sty east room 2.

    Jun 13, 1978

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the walls & ceiling basement rear room & kitchen.

    Jul 2, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department, the surfaces at walls & ceiling basement rear room.

    Jul 2, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the ar front cellar ashes.

    Jul 2, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-21.07 adm code provide 3 extra sprinkler heads and suitable wrench for emergency purposes at o.s.y. valve of sprinkler in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department at osy valve cellar.

    Jul 2, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove the illegal fastening scuttle cover at door turn buckles.

    Jul 2, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of old furniture 1 sty public hall & 4 sty public hall.

    Jul 2, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-21.09 adm code provide a manager who shall be responsible for the conduct, operation and maintenance of premises and who shall live on premises or be regularly present therein.

    Jul 2, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-22.03 adm code post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.

    Jun 27, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 5

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 1AND2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 16, 2010 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 16, 2010 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 2, 2010 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 2, 2010 · Apt 3

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C5)
Year built
1889
Floors
4
Residential units
11
Building area
4,695 ft²
Lot area
2,018 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
110
Council district
9
Block / lot
1905 / 142
Assessed value
$472,500
Landmark / historic district
Mount Morris Park Historic District Extension

Questions about 118 West 121 Street

Who owns 118 West 121 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Barnes, Harold J.

Does 118 West 121 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 30 housing violations at this property.

Is 118 West 121 Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 118 West 121 Street built?

City records list 1889 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 118 West 121 Street?

It has 11 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.